Tours and Trips in USA

See the Smoky Mountains in their full, rolling glory on a 15-minute helicopter tour. Rise above historic downtown Sevierville and catch a glimpse of Pigeon Forge and Tennessee Valley from the air before swooping over the majestic Chilhowee Mountain Range. Get a bird's-eye view of vast, undeveloped swaths of Smoky Mountain National Park, soaring just above the treetops and cresting over the sheer cliffs of Bluff Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain. It's an unforgettable way to experience the beauty of one of America's great mountain ranges.

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Learn to rappel with an expert instructor in Joshua Tree National Park. After an introduction to the basics, you can do as many rappels as time allows during the 4-hour experience. Soak in the natural beauty of this southern California landscape during this beginning rappelling lesson that is suitable for adventurous people who enjoy a fun outdoors challenge.

Here's an adventure that you can't take part in everyday: a small-group 5D Moving Theater experience in Myrtle Beach. Presentations, with motion seats and digital effects that make you feel las if you're part of the movie, are screened several times a day. (Non-moving seats are available for children shorter than 43 inches.) Offerings may include programs with the Looney Tunes' Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, or Angry Birds.

Get a fun, irreverent experience of Washington DC's National Gallery of Art on a 2-hour 'museum hack' tour with an amazing guide. Spot the highlights of the museum's world-class collection, but keep it high energy and subversive to beat museum fatigue and art overload. This is an unconventional tour of the National Gallery of Art and is not recommended for participants under 18.

Get a renegade take on New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art with an exciting 2-hour art tour through the Met's weirdest, most wonderful and scandalous displays. Enjoy exclusive skip-the-line access, then follow your guide through the museum's sprawling galleries to hear insider secrets about infamous artists and their creations. Make your museum visit a fun adventure with games, selfies and surprises as you experience the Met on your own terms.This is an unconventional tour of the Met. Not recommended for participants under 16 years old.

Explore the American Museum of Natural History with a passionate, maverick guide on a 2-hour renegade tour through one of New York City's most exciting collections. Hear the secrets, scandals and amazing science behind the displays, then learn insider stories about the animals and adventurers you'll encounter. Capture unforgettable images of the museum's weirdest and most wonderful objects, and experience NYC's world-class cultural treasures - on your own terms.This is an unconventional tour of American Museum of Natural History. All participants must be 18 years or older.

Take the plunge into a Maui adventure on this 6.5-hour, small-group, rappelling excursion. Join no more than 8 participants as you 'learn the ropes' of this exciting sport, discovering how to descend down the numerous waterfalls and cliffs found along the famous road to Hana. You'll start on a dry 60-100 foot (18-30 meter) wall before trying a slightly-more difficult 30-foot (9-meter) waterfall. A refreshing dip in the waterfall pools and an included picnic lunch offer you a break in between descents. A guide and entrance fees are also covered.

Celebrate a special occasion with this hot air balloon ride over the Rio Grande Gorge. Take in panoramic views of Taos and the Sangre de Cristo as you sip champagne and make your way over the Rio Grande River. Relax as your soar above the sky knowing your team of professionals is FAA certified.

See the site where the odd, the unusual, and the downright unbelievable call home at the original Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium at its location in St. Augustine, Florida. This self-guided tour includes access to Robert Ripley's private collection, in addition to three stories of fun and interactive exhibits. Use your voucher anytime during normal operating hours.

See some of the city's (and the world's) most bizarre and weird as part o this Ripley's Believe it or Not Times Square dining experience. Tour the halls of strange and uncanny artifacts in Ripley's 20 themed galleries. Then explore the sites of New York City while you dine at either Señor Frogs or Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square. Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to New York, his two-for-one tour is sure to make a night of Big Apple memories.

Step back in time by several hundred years, and learn more about what New York was like during the Revolutionary War, on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide - a historian and specialist in the era - at City Hall Park in Lower Manhattan. You'll learn all about the Culper Spy Ring, will hear salacious stories of espionage and treachery, will visit the site of a former British jail, and much more.

Step into Nashville's musical history on a guided tour of RCA Studio B that includes admission the the Country Music Hall of Fame. Visit a recording studio that helped to shape the 'Nashville Sound,' then explore country music heritage with interactive exhibits and recordings. Multiple departure times are available for this 2-hour tour of RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame, in the historic heart of Nashville.

Head back in time a few centuries to Revolutionary War-era New York City on this entertaining and informative guided walking tour. Learn about the history of New York in the late 18th century and visit some of the city's oldest still-functioning properties, including St. Paul's Chapel and Fraunces Tavern. Learn about some famed historical figures, including George Washington, from a guide who's a regular contributor to Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum.

Glide through Red Rock Canyon's stunning formations and soaring cliffs of on a 4.5-hour Segway tour from Las Vegas. Learn to maneuver your smooth, self-balancing ride, then follow your knowledgeable guide to the canyon's natural and historical highlights. Take in breathtaking views of the rugged scenery, and learn how the region's flora and fauna adapt to the harsh environment. Follow undulating layers of red and orange rock, watch for the canyon's native lizards and hawks, then finish your desert tour with transport to Las Vegas.

On this nontraditional tour of San Francisco's de Young Museum, enjoy a lively, entertaining experience as you admire the collection of art. Hear back stories and interesting facts about the pieces on display, and walk through the museum at a faster pace than typical museum tours. Note: The museum entrance fee is not included.This is an unconventional tour of the de Young Museum. All participants must be 16 years of age or older.

Experience the Metropolitan Museum of Art on your own terms with a 3-hour private tour that offers a renegade take on New York City's world-class art. Kick off your tour with a drink, then skip the line and follow your fun guide through the museum's most infamous scandals and intrigues. Explore the Met's weirdest, most unexpected displays as well as the museum's iconic showpieces. Stop for games, photos and fun historical facts as you enjoy an offbeat take on NYC culture.This is an unconventional tour of the Met. All participants must be 21 years or older.

Admire the icy blue waters of Resurrection Bay as your boat glides past glaciers, snowcapped mountains and dramatic cliffs. On this 4.5-hour cruise into the Kenai Fjords across Resurrection Bay, keep watch for whales, puffins and otters with the help of a wildlife guide. Step onto the shores of beautiful Fox Island, and sink into a mouthwatering buffet of wild Alaskan salmon and prime rib at a private lodge. This Resurrection Bay cruise gives you the chance to learn about the area's natural history and skip stones at a pebble beach.

Cruise through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on an electric bike for a 13-mile (21-km) bike tour that follows a beautiful, paved back road. Great for mixed groups, the electric assist means you can pedal as much or as little as you want while riding past petroglyphs, sandstone formations, and Joshua tree forests before returning to Las Vegas.

Leave the lights and crowds of the Las Vegas Strip behind. Get out into the serene wilderness and explore the Red Rock Canyon at your own pace. Your guide picks you up at your Las Vegas hotel and provides all the supplies you need. Climb the hills on your electric bikes, and cruise the loop to get breathtaking views of the canyon.